COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL060099dc
Reference Number:
Persian MS 907
Image Title:
The Battle of the clans
Parent Work Title:
Layla and Majnun
Creator:
Hilali
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1561
Page/Sheet:
66b
Image Sequence Number:
066b
Description:
Battle scene: in the centre rides a warrior (face obliterated) with a veiled lady riding pillion, cleaving a dismounted foeman. Lower right is a crowned prince, possibly Nawfal, and his bodyguard. On the lower left a bearded spearman has had his face and turban Europeanized. Miniature dimensions: 202 x 133 mm.
Language Code:
per
Subject:
Persian literature
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Miniatures (paintings)
Technique Used:
Painting (image-making)
Support:
Paper
Style Period:
Khurasan style
Item Height:
238 mm
Item Width:
140 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980)
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2005-11-08
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Gten
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2006-01
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
The Battle of the clans
